点评:I hadn't swum with the dolphins for over 15 years on Grand Bahama. I went with two visiting cousins. They have more recently moved their 'Dolphin Experience' to Sanctuary Bay, a large, protected bay, a few hundred yards to the open ocean. The friendly 'check in' process was seamless whereupon we were introduced to our Trainer, Darnell, who gave us a brief overview of the dolphins, the names, ages and successes with breeding and other relevant information about the habitat. She was extremely knowledgeable, articulate, projecting a delightful personality with nice touches of humor. Her enthusiasm could not be faulted.
Our first stop was the prep room for food where the meticulous planning for feeding was explained. Many dolphins have a specific diet depending on their age, size and whether they are nursing babies. They have surprisingly voracious appetites confirmed by the huge amounts of fish in the neighboring freezer.
We then went to the floating dock where when given fins we went into the water. The next 30 minutes was a spellbinding interaction with two dolphins who responded to the hand signals from Darnell. From huge leaps into the air to standing on their tails, this was the dolphins' entertainment as much as ours. We rode on the dorsal fins, were given hugs and kisses and were encouraged to give them belly rubs. They splashed us playfully, smiled and spoke in their special dolphin language! Ronisha, the photographer unobtrusively captured the best moments from dockside. When we got out of the water everyone had the biggest grin from ear to ear! The dolphins didn't seem to want to stop playing, such is their massively friendly nature!
This is truly a 5 Star experience and a chance to play with one of the world's most beautiful mammals in their own back yard.
Hats off to the friendly, professional and engaging staff. This is a 'must do' activity for all ages and abilities for anyone one visiting Grand Bahama- really!
翻译:我在巴哈马岛已经有 15 年没有和海豚一起游泳了。我和两个来访的表亲一起去了。他们最近将他们的“海豚体验”搬到了 Sanctuary Bay,这是一个大型的受保护海湾,距离公海只有几百码。友好的“入住”过程非常顺畅,之后我们被介绍给了我们的训练师 Darnell,她向我们简要介绍了海豚、名字、年龄和繁殖成功率,以及有关栖息地的其他相关信息。她知识渊博,口齿伶俐,性格活泼,幽默风趣。她的热情无可挑剔。
我们的第一站是食物准备室,在那里解释了喂食的细致计划。许多海豚根据其年龄、大小以及是否哺乳幼崽有特定的饮食。它们的食欲出奇地旺盛,旁边的冰箱里有大量的鱼可以证实这一点。
然后我们去了浮动码头,在那里我们拿到了鱼鳍,就下水了。接下来的 30 分钟是与两只海豚的精彩互动,它们对 Darnell 的手势做出了反应。从跳跃到空中,再到用尾巴站立,这既是海豚的娱乐,也是我们的娱乐。我们骑在海豚的背鳍上,海豚拥抱和亲吻我们,并鼓励我们抚摸它们的腹部。它们嬉戏地向我们泼水,微笑着,用它们特殊的海豚语言说话!摄影师 Ronisha 在码头边不引人注意地捕捉到了最精彩的时刻。当我们从水里出来时,每个人都笑得合不拢嘴!海豚似乎不想停止玩耍,这就是它们非常友好的天性!
这确实是一次 5 星级的体验,有机会在自家后院与世界上最美丽的哺乳动物之一玩耍。
向友好、专业和热情的工作人员致敬。对于任何前往大巴哈马岛的人来说,这都是一项“必做”的活动,适合所有年龄和能力的人 - 真的!